Project Administrator – Development Approvals (DA)

CleanPeak Energy; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Career development

Job summary

CleanPeak Energy is a specialist renewables company delivering solar, battery and energy infrastructure across Australia. We are expanding our Project Delivery team and seeking a proactive Project Administrator to coordinate DA documentation, project administration and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will work with Project Managers, engineers, councils and suppliers to keep projects well coordinated, ensure accurate documentation, and support procurement and

Qualifications

• Experience in project administration, preferably in construction, infrastructure, renewables.
• Exposure to Development Applications (DA), council approvals or construction documentation (highly regarded).
• Strong organisational and document management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit DA and Construction Certificate documentation.
• Coordinate project documentation across multiple renewable energy projects.
• Act as contact for councils, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support project managers with procurement, contracts and reporting.
• Coordinate supplier quotes, purchase orders and contractor docs.
• Manage cost tracking, cash flow forecasts and admin records.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries with logistics providers.
• Prepare project reports, meeting minutes and management updates.
• Maintain records, registers and SharePoint docs.
• Assist with timesheet administration and budget tracking.
• Ensure compliance with policies and governance.
• Support continuous improvement within Project Delivery.

Skills

Project administration

Stakeholder management

Documentation management

Procurement coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Project management software

Job description

CleanPeak Energy is a specialist renewable energy company that develops, owns and operates solar, battery and energy infrastructure across Australia. We partner with leading commercial and government organisations to deliver smart, reliable and cost-effective energy solutions that support the transition to net zero.

About the Role

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a highly organised Project Administrator to support our Project Delivery team in coordinating Development Approval (DA) documentation, project administration and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of CleanPeak's renewable energy projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, contractors, councils and suppliers to ensure projects are well coordinated, documentation is maintained, procurement activities run smoothly, and project milestones are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organisational skills and is interested in renewable energy infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, collate and submit non-technical documentation for Development Applications (DA) and Construction Certificates.
• Coordinate and maintain project documentation across multiple renewable energy projects.
• Act as a key point of contact for councils, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support Project Managers with contract administration, procurement and project reporting.
• Coordinate supplier quotations, purchase orders and contractor documentation.
• Manage project cost tracking, cash flow forecasts and project administration records.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and liaise with logistics providers.
• Prepare project reports, meeting minutes and management updates.
• Maintain project records, registers and SharePoint documentation.
• Assist with timesheet administration and project budget tracking.
• Ensure documentation complies with company policies and project governance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Project Delivery team.

About You

You'll be a proactive administrator who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in project administration, preferably within construction, infrastructure, renewable energy or engineering.
• Exposure to Development Applications (DA), council approvals or construction documentation (highly regarded).
• Strong organisational and document management skills.
• Experience with procurement, purchase orders and contractor coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Project.
• Experience using SharePoint and project management software is advantageous.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to work independently.

Required

• Must have full Australian work rights.

Why Join CleanPeak?

• Work on Australia's growing renewable energy infrastructure.
• Join a collaborative and supportive Project Delivery team.
• Exposure to large-scale solar and battery storage projects.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a rapidly growing renewable energy business.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits.